Foam Insulation & R-Value

What is R-Value?

We keep talking about this R-Value when it comes to home insulation, but you may not know what it is. Here's a simple explanation:

The "R" in R-value stands for "resistance"; resistance in the movement in temperature through your walls and ceilings. When you buy insulation, you are buying "R-Value". Therefore, the higher the R-Value, the better the insulation.

Your Home May not Have Enough R-Value

Most homes in the United States are not well insulated. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, only 20 percent of the houses built before 1980 are considered well insulated. Incredibly, many homes have no insulation at all, due to the fact that building codes didn't require insulation prior to the mid-1970's. See belowto learn how much insulation your home should have based on insulation values and your part of the country.. Contact us today for your free energy consultation.

U.S. Department of Energy R-Value Recommendations

In order to build a new home today, it is mandated, that in all parts of the country, all homes must have minimal acceptable R-Values: